Missouri Petition Small-Claims Court is a type of court specifically designed for individuals to resolve disputes that involve relatively small amounts of money. This court is the simplest and quickest way for individuals to resolve disputes without engaging in costly and time-consuming litigation. In Missouri, Small-Claims Court is the division of the Circuit Court and is available in all counties. It is designed to provide an accessible, informal, and inexpensive alternative to the more formal civil court system. Small-Claims Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, meaning it can only hear and decide cases which involve certain types of disputes. The types of disputes that may be heard in Missouri Small-Claims Court include: landlord-tenant disputes, debt collection, contract disputes, property damage claims, and personal injury claims. Small-Claims Court is also a court of equity, which means that the court can grant remedies that are not strictly limited to the amount of money involved in the dispute.